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John Bel Edwards: “The government's theory is wrong and says his client did not break the law.”

On the recordMay 24, 2011
The government's theory is wrong and says his client did not break the law.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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John Edwards' attorney defends him against potential criminal charges.

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